The following amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code are adopted:

Section [A] 102.3 Application of other codes is amended to read as follows:

[A] 102.3 Application of other codes.

Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code of the State of Washington, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and NFPA 70.

Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes is amended to read as follows:

201.3 Terms defined in other codes.

Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.

Exception: When used within this code, the terms unsafe and dangerous shall have only the meanings ascribed to them in this code and shall not have the meanings ascribed to them by the International Existing Building Code.

Section 602.3 Heat supply is amended to read as follows:

602.3 Heat supply.

Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 30 to May 31 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.

Exceptions:

1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity.

2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30° (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained.